Lionel Std. Gauge Blue Comet Set w/ 400E, 420 421 422 +

When you think of Lionel Standard Gauge Trains - this is the set that comes to mind. This is Set No. 396E the "Blue Comet". It consists of the famed 400E Steam Locomotive, with its 400T Tender. The set pulls (3) Lionel standard gauge passenger cars - the No. 420 Pullman "Faye", the No. 421 Pullman "Westphal", and the No. 422 Observation "Tempel". Condition notes: This set is how I found it - and I believe that all the pictures below will give you a fantastic idea of its condition.  The engine has its original frame and I believe its original boiler front. Shows a little expansion as you can see the small separation at the bottom of the boiler front. All the stanchions are loose on the engine and tender. It ran in forward and reverse when tested. The tender is interesting in that the color on the top part is different from the lower. Not sure if it came that way or what. The passenger cars are the early versions with the cast journals. The "Faye" is the best of the three. A couple of scratches here and there. The No. 421 has its trucks restored. Looks like they were sand blasted and then painted a dark silver (?) Overall, this set looks very nice, and would be a fantastic addition to any collection. Don't miss - and please ask any questions. Thanks. 

Price: $2895 SORRY! SOLD!